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AdventureEXP

Profile last updated: Mar 29, 2021

Vitals

  • GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
  • COVID-19 Plans: In-person only
  • Enrolling: Yes
  • App Deadline: May 12, 2021
  • Next Available Departure? May, 2021
  • Mission Statement:

    We host destination work programs that are structured and guided yet independent enough to promote interpersonal, professional and technical skills growth. Our vision is to democratize travel through making our experiences tangible, credible and affordable.

  • Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Details

  • Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • Program Duration: Semester, Yearlong
  • Program Cost: 1,950
  • Program Financial Aid: No
  • Other Financial Aid Details:

    All jobs and internships are paid. They are structured where participants can leave the experience net positive against their program fee, cost of living in location relative to the earnings from their chosen position.

Program Learning Outcomes


  • Professional work experience
  • Networking/Interview experience
  • Independent decision making and confident self-advocacy
  • Basic personal finance concepts - budgeting, savings, investing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Resume improvement with professional guidance
  • Technical skill growth in the position you are working in

Through our program, you get access to:

- All jobs and internships through our program are paid

- Our network of partnered employers looking for qualified and motivated staff

- In house career coaches to learn about networking, interviewing, negotiating and updating your resume

- Financial competency education – we make the first contribution into a long-term investment account and get you access to financial advisors as you start planning for the future

- Emergency support offered throughout the experience

- Hosted excursions by AdventureEXP in your destination

- Programs are for a summer, semester or full year. We partner with employers in seasonal locations so placements are contingent on the time of year a student plans to travel.

- Typical program start dates are May-June and December-January

Staff Training and Certification




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